Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/365,282

SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 04, 2023

Priority

Oct 11, 2022 — JP 2022-163528

Examiner

ONDRASIK, JOHN PAUL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 51% of cases after interview

— +52.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 47 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ONDRASIK, JOHN PAUL View full profile →

Grants 51% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

24 granted / 47 resolved

-8.9% vs TC avg

Strong +52% interview lift

Without

With

+52.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 7m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 47 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 04, 2023

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

17/815,106

Patent 12665426

System and Method for Controlling Charging/Discharging of Vehicle

3y 11m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/804,179

Patent 12651912

SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND VEHICLE

4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

17/873,753

Patent 12651915

STORAGE BATTERY CONTROL DEVICE, ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, AND STORAGE BATTERY CONTROL METHOD

3y 10m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

17/733,382

Patent 12640581

METHOD OF PROVIDING POWER THROUGH BYPASS PATH AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO WHICH SAME IS APPLIED

4y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/722,678

Patent 12614915

ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS AND CHARGE/DISCHARGE CONTROL METHOD

4y 0m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

51%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+52.3%)

3y 7m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 47 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.